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Although the Washington Redskins are no longer in contention to qualify for their second consecutive playoff appearance, coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that the team would not finish out the season by evaluating players.
"If you want to see a team turn on you, just go start playing younger players and start playing for the future," Shanahan said.
The 24-17 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, which included the squandering of a 14-point second-quarter lead and a woeful collapse after halftime, means the Redskins' attempt to build on the success of last season is over.
They now must confront the realities that their final four games, beginning Sunday at home against the Kansas City Chiefs, will be little more than glorified practices.
That doesn't mean Shanahan is content to turn each game into one. Despite the Redskins' innumerable issues, the coach doesn't believe that merely putting inexperienced players on the field would be best for the team's future.
"If you're going to put a guy in that's close [to being ready to play], you're not playing your best players, then what you've told your football team is you're evaluating these young guys and you really don't care about the game and what you do is care about the future," Shanahan said. "If you want to lose a football team, that's the first thing to do. Now, if that person warrants a chance to play because it's very, very close in competition, that's a different story."
The Redskins have used 50 different players on offense and defense this season, which ranks as the sixth-lowest total in the league. Nine others have appeared exclusively on special teams. In all, the team has only signed seven players to the active roster since the start of the regular season, which is the fewest through Week 13 since Shanahan was hired in 2010.
An $18 million penalty levied against the Redskins' salary cap this season undoubtedly hindered the team's offseason plans, but it has had little effect on in-season moves, when players, regardless of age, can be had for relatively cheap. The team has held steady at approximately $2 million in salary cap room for most of the season, offering it the flexibility to sign younger players, including those off the practice squad, when needed.
There are few players on the Redskins' active roster who figure into the team's long-range plans and have not seen extensive game action this season. Cornerback David Amerson, the Redskins' second-round pick in April, has been involved as the nickel corner all year and played roughly 69 percent of all defensive snaps. Tight end Jordan Reed, their third-round pick, has been a starter since Week 3 and is second on the team in receptions and receiving yards.
For others, the jury is still out. Bacarri Rambo, drafted in the sixth round, was originally the starting free safety but was replaced in Week 3 by veteran Reed Doughty. Rambo has played a more consistent role in recent weeks and could benefit from additional playing time the last month of the season. Outside linebacker Brandon Jenkins was projected by draft analysts to be a first-round pick before missing practically all of 2012 at Florida State because of injury, but he's been inactive for eight of the last nine games and is behind Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo.
The most obvious situation for little-used players to get a look is on the offensive line, where guards Josh LeRibeus and Adam Gettis and tackle Tom Compton, all drafted in 2012, have not had an opportunity. Compton is the only one of the three to play a down on offense this season, and all eight of his plays have been technically as a tight end on an unbalanced line. LeRibeus played 21 snaps in the final game of the 2012 regular season against the Dallas Cowboys.
Considering the Redskins' issues in pass protection this season, it would seem plausible that at least one of the three would have an opportunity to play during the final four games. Shanahan declined to share the three players' status when asked specifically on Monday, saying only that each would have to prove himself worthy in practice to be able to play.
Then, of course, there's the quandary with Kirk Cousins. Considering the health and effectiveness of quarterback Robert Griffin III all season, several commentators have called for the Redskins to play Cousins and allow Griffin to rest, but Shanahan has maintained that will not happen.
Griffin, like Cousins a second-year quarterback, also needs to develop, and keeping him out of action will not help his progress. Cousins has played in only five games, and in that limited time — including a road start, and victory, against the Cleveland Browns last December — he has shown glimpses of being a competent replacement.
"When you do get in, you've got to take advantage of that opportunity," Shanahan said. "When Kirk does, or when he has like last year — if it was Cleveland or Baltimore — he took advantage of it, and he proved to people that you can count on him."
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A must for garden lovers
The National Orchid Garden is the only part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens to have an admission fee, but it is well worth the $5 charge. There are over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids, all beautifully displayed.
Look out for the orchid 'Vanda Miss Joaquim', which was the first orchid hybrid bred in Singapore and was chosen as Singapore's National Flower in 1981. (There is also a separate display about this orchid elsewhere in the Botanic Gardens near the bandstand). It was first described in 1893, and is named after Miss Agnes Joaquim, in whose garden it originated.
We were brought to the garden as part of a city sightseeing tour, but took the offered option of remaining to explore further rather than continue with the tour.
Within the garden are the VIP Orchid Garden, with hybrids named after such visiting dignitaries as Nelson Mandela and Prince William and the Celebrity Orchid Garden with hybrids named after visiting 'celebrities'. I'm afraid that not all of the celebrity names were familiar to me, though I did recognise Andrea Bocelli.
The exit to the garden is through a rather upmarket gift shop, where we did not linger.
Open 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
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I've been to the Botanical Gardens a couple of times and each time, I feel refreshed and renewed. There's always something about breathing in clean air, feasting my eyes on the greens and enjoying a quiet, calm place.
This is a place for nature lovers, for photographers and for budget fun.
The only place in here (so far as I know) that charges is the Orchid Garden and that's just S$5! Is it worth it? Yes. Everything else is FREE.
And way in advance on my second trip, I checked to see when there is a concert in the park. It was fun to spread out a blanket, and have a picnic while listening to the brass orchestra that was showing there at the time (they played the Star Wars Darth Vader theme!).
There are several statues hidden and scattered all over the park. It became a game with me and my boyfriend to walk all over looking for them and at the same time, take LOADS of pictures. There's the (again) Orchid garden which gives you the perfect backdrop for pictures it has a totem statue inside, the Ginger garden has a pond which has a resident Kingfisher bird that looks for fish to eat... I also was lucky enough to spot 2 squirrels there!. There's the statue of the swans in the swan lake (bring bread for the fishies and veggie leaves for the swans). The bonsai garden and the lily pond! (MUST for macro shot lovers). There's also the cactus garden with it's wire statues. Try looking for the girl on the swing, girl on the bike and woman in the hammock (they're all near each other). And have a peaceful moment at the bandstand.
By the way, the CASA VERDE resto near the entrance of the Botanicals has KILLER spaghetti! AND, if you come early enough in the morning, you can watch/join/take pictures of the different people doing Tai Chi. :D
Check their website for concerts so you can plan a picnic there!
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the National orchid gardens in Botanical gardens
This offers the largest display of orchids in the world.Over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the gardens' collection, and every year more vibrant and enduring hybrids will be added on.
Chosen to be the national flower of Singapore, the Orchid was discovered by Miss Agnee Joaquim in her garden in 1893.
Opens at 8.30 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m.(last ticket sales at 6p.m.)
admission fee for adults -- 5 dollars and 1 dollar for students,senior citizens;free for children below 12 years.
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Orchids - name it - it's there!
Thanks to fellow VT members, I learned about the Botanic Gardens. Well, it is true, you may read about it somewhere but I overlooked it or did not pay much attention as there was so much to see in Singapore and I thought I have seen so many gardens anyway. VT members who have been there highly recommended a visit to the Botanic Gardens and I made it a point to visit it and am I glad I did!
My father and I took the taxi on our way there. One can enjoy the landscape, the trees for free but please go to the Orchid Gardens because it's worth every Sing dollars. Ticket for Adults cost Sing $ 5 each and senior citizens pay Sing $ 1 only (that's great isn't it!). The senior citizen has to show an I.D.
Singapore Botanic Gardens is open earlier than you think (please check with your concierge). I think it opens at 5:30 a.m.
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You can walk the botanical gardens for free this is a nice day if you enjoy a day with flowers and plants or just a quiet day away from the city life. Alot of locals come here to relax as couples. I would pay for the orchid gardens as they are lovely worth a look for sure.
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Nice place for a walk in the morning, the hightlights for me were the orchid garden (admission 5 dollars), and the huge kapok tree with weird roots. Wanted to look at the bonsai garden but couldn't find it ! Thought the 'swan lake' was a bit of a misnomer as there was only one swan on it !
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Color my heart with reds, yellows, and blues......
An absolutely beautiful, breathtaking tour. It's a must if you've ever wondered about flowers and more specifically, orchids.
Inside the greenhouse is a thorough explanation of how orchids can be genetically altered and there is a special section highlighting unique orchids created for an honorary Singaporean guest.
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National Orchid Garden
National Orchid Garden is found within the Singapore Botanic Gardens. If orchids fascinate you, visit this spectacular garden and be amazed by the varieties and colours of orchids on display. The newest exhibit, Cool House, simulates a tropical montane forest, and houses spectacular orchids and carnivorous plants.
Opening times: 8:30am-7pm
Admission: SGD 5.00 (Adult), SGD 1.00 (Student & Senior)
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National Orchid Garden
Part of the Botanic Gardens of Singapore is the National Orchid Garden. The orchid is by far my favourite flower, so if I get the chance to visit an orchid garden I take it. You will find many species of orchids in this garden. There is a seperate entrance fee, for this part of the Botanic Gardens, but it's worth your 2 S$. The National Orchid Garden is one of world's biggest orchid displays and there are over 60,000 flowers featured!!
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Orchard Gardens
A trip to the Botanical Gardens is not complete without paying a small fee to see the Orchards. This is well worth it. They are beautiful. A new display and new colour around every corner. It's not hard to do heaps of oooing and arring here!!
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If you only have one day in Singapore
If you only have one day in Singapore and would like a cheap way to explore the city, go for the Singapore Trolley Bus Trail. Cost is S$9 (includes a free riverboat tour and unlimited hop-on day pass).
Visit the website so that you know where to board the bus. They have a pop-up schedule.
Suggested must see during the hop-on bus ride:
* Roti Prata at Congress at Suntec City Convention Hall
* Visit National Orchid Garden
* Riverboat Tour
* Lunch at Chinatown Haker Centre
* Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel
* Shopping at Orchard Road
* Stroll down the Esplande and Merlion Walk at nite
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They raised the price
Even though it says just about everywhere the Orchid garden is S$2 it is now S$5. I think it is still worth the price considering you can see the rest of the park for free. I was just kind of miffed when I found out.
I am not necessarily a huge flower lover but I thought the orchids were still very beautiful, and the landscaping was well worth an afternoon walk.
It might just be me, but I tend to get lost easily (the welcome center seems to be my last stop and I am always the one with out a map). But I would suggest doing the botanical gardens after you have a feel for the bus system or take a taxi. The stops (or at least the ones I found) are not right at the entrance, plus after walking all day you don't want to backtrack to go to the same stop you got off at.
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The National Flower
THE NATIONAL ORCHID GARDEN is within the compounds of the BOTANIC GARDENS.
While it's free to enter the Botanic Gardens, the National Orchid Garden entails an admission charge of S$2 (US$1.20) which is cheap by any definition.
The National Flower of Singapore is Vanda Miss Joaquim which essentially is a hybrid. It was the first & oldest hybrid discovered by Agnes Joaquim (1854-1899) in 1893. A rare natural hybrid between Vanda Hookerana and Vanda Teres.
All you need to know about the national flower.
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National Orchid Gardens
NATIONAL ORCHID GARDENS was opened to the public on Oct. 20, 1995. According to its brochure, there are now 700 species & more than 2000 hybrids.
It was an interesting but wet experience to walk through the garden.
Singapore is highly humid & walking in any garden in the day feels like taking a hot shower! I was only there for 3 hours or so & was thoroughly soaked by the time I left!
Although this part of the Botanic Gardens is not big, there are lots of orchids to see if you are truly interested in orchids & plants. So, leave ample time for your visit.
VIP Orchid Garden
This part of the National Orchid Garden highlights the various hybrids created & named after head of states, dignitaries & VIPs who had visited the garden in the past.
Some of the very famous people are:
Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko of Japan.
Baroness Margaret Thatcher, 1st President of Singapore - Yusof bin Ishak, Mei-Tsuang - wife of former Prime MInister of Rep. of China Yu Kuo Hwa, Ibu Tien - wife of former President Suharto.
The accompanying pix is that of Dendobrium Margaret Thatcher named after the former Prime Minister of UK when she visited the garden back in 1985.
I like this one best in the VIP Orchid Garden. It portrays the strength & determination of the "Iron Lady" very well & the color is very pleasant, very unique...
Parentage: Dendrobium Concham X Dendrobium lasianthera.
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H&M is dramatically behind schedule in correcting the dangers faced by the Bangladeshi workers who produce its clothing, according to a report published today by the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF), Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN), and Worker Rights Consortium (WRC).
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SAN JOSE - Perched high on Mount Hamilton above San Jose is the Lick Observatory.
It's impossible to miss the Marsden home in the neighborhood off Crom Avenue just north of the Manteca Golf Course. It literally outshines all the houses at Greenview Place. The entire length of the house facing the street is dripping with all kinds of Christmas bling – blinking lights, chasing lights, dancing diode lights, a lighted choo-choo train, a red snowman, and Frosty the Snowman sporting a top hat. Proudly occupying a central location among all the outdoor decoration is a lighted American flag handmade by Alan Marsden.
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Yuletide memories of years past include heart and soul reflections of family life under living room Christmas trees, church time together and the special gifts of long ago.
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The Brock family Christmas Lights which literally dominated the scene for weeks during this time of the year is gone for good. But there are still some in the Family City that's worth a gallon of gas to see and admire with the kids tow, or just for your own personal windshield viewing.
STOCKTON – Some of the most beautifully decorated places on this side of the 209 along this stretch near West Hammer Lane.
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Is there anyone out there that orders from DVD Planet regularly? I'm a LONG time customer and order almost monthly. I was quite dismayed to find the website completely changed with a number of alterations for the worst today since I last ordered (3/5/06). My existing Wish List is gone and the ability to add a new one difficult to set up at best. The search/sort filters on "Upcoming titles" is gone and overall I'm more than disgusted with this company. I've had some problems with them for a few years now but this is the final straw. My primary question, can someone point me to a comparable competitor? The things that matter to me most in order are: 1) Selection 2) Pricing 3) Shipping costs (if any? - i.e. Media Mail) 4) Option of a Wish List 5) Stock "indicators" I've dealt with a few others in the past, but it's been some time and I'd like to do business with someone that is similar, particularly in selection and pricing, as DVD Planet. This is a dark day for me. I hope a brighter tomorrow in ordering DVDs online awaits somewhere else.
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Well switch to AMAZON.com
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either deepdiscountdvd.com or dvdempire.com should work for you. By the way DDD ships from the same warehouse as DVD Planet.
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As a physician with the added credential of an advanced journalism degree, she has been recognized for her work with the Award of Excellence from the National Association of Medical Communicators in 2006, two nominations for a Mid-Atlantic National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award in 2006 and 2007, and an Emmy award in 2008. She was named on Pittsburgh Magazine's "40 under 40" list, honoring the area's influential young people.
A leader in medical journalism — she served on the Association of Health Care Journalists Board of Directors from 2005 to 2007. She was elected to the National Association of Medical Communicators Board of Directors in 2007.
In addition to reporting for KDKA, she has been a clinical assistant professor of neurology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and was in private practice neurology in Beaver County prior to that. Transitioning into a new specialty, she is pursuing a masters degree in public health, focusing on how the mass media affect public health.
In 2001, she decided to explore her long-standing interest in mass media, and entered the journalism and mass communications masters program at Point Park University. By 2003, she had completed her M.A. in journalism and mass communications. She now teaches medical journalism to both journalism students and medical students at Pittsburgh area universities.
Her other teaching activities include serving as faculty on the NIH's "Medicine and the Media Symposium" in July 2004, as a Hearst Visiting Professional at Arizona State University in September 2005, and as a conference panelist for the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality in July 2006. She has written for PLoS (Public Library of Science) Medicine, Neurology Reviews, and the Pittsburgh Business Times. Her book review of the Health Writer's Handbook appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. She's been featured in USA Today and Television Week.
Dr. Maria is active in a wide range of professional organizations and also finds time for volunteer work. With local charities, she serves as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the Alzheimer Association's Annual Educational Program, she ran the Phoenix half-marathon for the American Stroke Association's "Train to End Stroke," she has been a panelist for the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" event, she has been a guest speaker at the American Cancer Society's fashion show luncheon, and she has opened the play "Tuesdays with Morrie" for the ALS Association, and chairs its annual "Walk to d'Feet ALS."
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GumStix comes with BusyBox preloaded. BusyBox is an embedded application package with a large number of tools, one of which is a Web server. To use it, install your site at /var/www/html, reboot the WaySmall and off you go. One immediate application is to add a Web interface to your embedded application. Additionally, one could build a dedicated Web application for a WaySmall and essentially have an application in a box. Keep in mind that the Intel PXA255 has no floating-point unit, so number crunching is a stretch. However, several popular lightweight Web applications could run easily on a dedicated WaySmall.
Simple text-based HTML created with a minimal amount of graphics and no scripting was easy to accomplish. If you have an application that would not stress the server, you will be in good shape. The processor speed was more than adequate, but the RAM, storage and bandwidth were limitations on the evaluation unit. The 32MB of RAM is too little storage space for anything significant. The RAM is fixed, too, so you have to work around it. Storage is more flexible, however, with up to 512MB available.
I suggest checking your intended host computer to see if it has a serial port, because a lot of newer machines delete them in favor of USB. I also suggest that you purchase the power supply, the 128MB MMC module and an MMC adapter for your host machine. Third, as indicated earlier, mechanical stability is a real issue with the GumStix. During the evaluation process, the antenna of the WS200f-bt became damaged and the Bluetooth failed. This occurred because the serial cable became tangled with the antenna. Additionally, when the host machine was moved, a load was placed on the PCB connector and a solder failed. Thus, the Bluetooth-equipped WaySmall may be too fragile for practical applications. This is a known problem, however, and will be resolved when the integrated antenna is added.
Bluetooth is an excellent addition. The bandwidth of Bluetooth is substantially better than the serial connection and should be better than the USB 1.1 option. The Bluetooth-enabled models allow you to go wireless. They automatically boot to a configuration with rfcomm, generating a Bluetooth serial port called /dev/rfcomm0, and the startup script starts a getty over it. I was able to establish a serial connection over the Bluetooth, and it was faster than the USB 1.1 connection.
GumStix is refining its products rapidly, but I am going to make some predictions:
First, look for an integrated antenna. As a part of this change, I expect to see the serial ports dropped in favor of serial-over-Bluetooth.
Second, expect to see Ethernet added to the GumStix, certainly an Ethernet-enabled device with a connector off one end. I would prefer to see wireless Ethernet in lieu of Bluetooth, but that is my preference.
The bottom line is the GumStix SBCs are cool. Their ease of use, small sizes, low power consumption and flexibility make them excellent choices for a wide range of applications. GumStix are good alternatives to most of the other SBC form factors presently available and should be given serious consideration for any new embedded development efforts.
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Due in December 2012 Chat thread #3
Started by ~A2~ , Apr 10 2012 07:51 PM
131 replies to this topic
Posted 10 April 2012 - 07:51 PM
Hi all
New thread time
Previous thread
Posted 10 April 2012 - 07:55 PM
GOLD!! Woo hoo! I'd do the list but I'm on my phone! If someone else wants to do it then that would be great otherwise I'll do it when I'm back on the computer.
Quick post to say YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY yipfazel!! That's fantastic news and must be such a relief!!
Posted 10 April 2012 - 07:59 PM
Silver! Woot
Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:00 PM
QUOTE (youngyummymummy @ 10/04/2012, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was also wondering if anyone could tell me what they think about working. I know ts only early stages but I dont know whether to tell my boss as soon as its confirmed as I work in a petrol station in the cafe section so I am on my feet all day exposed to the fuel so im not too sure if thats good for the baby? Or I may just being paranoid!
My reasons differ to yours but I told my boss pretty much straight away. Mainly because I thought being pg might start affecting my work - nearly every day last week at around 3pm I was literally nodding off at my desk! There were also a few days where I had horrible back ache so was able to work from home. My company is very supportive of mothers / women in general so I felt very comfortable chatting to him about it this early on.
Not sure about the petrol fumes thing - best thing to do would be to have a chat to your GP/OB to find out if there are any risks given your exposure level
Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:05 PM
Just catching the thread. Back tomorrow! Happy zzzzz to all!
Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:14 PM
Hi everyone, just thought I'd join in, according to my dates I'm due 18th dec.
My first bub is 20months, but I swear I'm more terrified this time around.
Wishing all a successful rest of the year.
Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:18 PM
Hi All! Especially to 123abc and youngyummymummy and congratulations!
Great work on the list TheSame, looked so much better than my poor first effort - and it would be great if you could do it this time Andrea - that way we are all sharing it around
Yipfazel awesome you heard a heart beat.
Youngyummymummy I haven't told my work yet, hoping to hold out until my first Ob appt at 10.5 weeks - I am the tail end of a huge project and really want the focus to be on our work and achievements - not on the fact I will be the third pregnancy in a team of 7 in the space of 6 months. But with your work, maybe not a bad idea - especially if you have a good relationship with them.
Sleep well tonight everyone - may the insomnia leave us all alone.
Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:38 PM
Hi everyone!
Oh my goodness I have failed to respond to a whole thread - but I have read it! There is like a gazillion of us.
Welcome anikal!
sorry for lack of personals I will try and keep up better in the future. full time work keeps interrupting my eb life. last pregnancy i could log on from work but they have banned us no! no fair!
AFM - I am sick! threw up on myself in the car sunday - yuk. threw up this morning too. ugh. one of my team asked me if i was hungover today -lucky i could say nope its the baby. i have told a few people, i would like the support if something goes wrong and i guess im of the view that miscarriage shouldnt be so shrouded in mystery - its not like we have done something wrong! but i totally understand if people want to keep it private - people need to deal with heartache their own way.
i am in canberra (originally from wollongong) its so so cold here already. trying to avoid putting the hot water bottle on my belly but so want too.
i have dating scan on 21 april - cant wait. even though this is my second pregnancy im so much more worried this time. not sure why. feel like i cant be so lucky twice round which is silly i know.
anyway, symptoms here are rife - exhausted, moody, crampy, vomity, gassy - i know its good but it sucks as well. starting taking ginger tablets - and i hate it repeating on me. also have that constant hungry but dont know what i want to eat dilemma which is driving my husband crazy.
ok i better stop rambling! Hope everyone is well and babies are sticky! xxxx
Posted 10 April 2012 - 09:00 PM
Woah woah woah, new thread already!!!! I went back to find the list and post it... For those who are new we decided that the first person to post in the new thread posts the list (or whoever is able to - just copied and pasted from previous thread, adding any updates).
Gisses DD 11months #2 due early December
1st December:
Nicole83- DS1=6, DS2=4 (almost), DS3=2, #4
MaxandMe- 34, DH 28 DS 19 months #2
hushlittlebaby- 38, DH35 2 kids 15 and 11 #3
2nd December
MahnaMahna- DH, DD, DS #3
Yipfazel- 32, DP 45 #1?
Trifecta- #3
MahnaMahna - DH, DD, DS, #3
Keshena - DS1=14mnths, #2
Mummy Again2 - 37, DH 41, DS 8, DS 6, #3
grasshopper10- DH, #1
3rd December
Hollag26 -#1
Pssst - 36, DH=37 DD=17 months, #2 Guessing girl!
muzbilove - DS1=17, DD1=15, DD2=3, DS2=15 mnths, #5
4th December
LadyChattalot- 36, DH 36 DS=23 months, #2 Guessing
Missy78 33, DP 39, #1
5th December
thesame 35, DH 37, DS1, #2 (surprise)
sparrowfall 33,DH 36 DSS 2.5 PG#1
6th December
aurora sleeping- 30, DH 33, DS 18 months, #2 (and #3?) - Surprise(es)
Miss Monica- 37, DH 37, DD=5, DS=2, #3
KiwiMelW - 28, DH 27, #1
7th December
MrsPotatoHead - 26,DH 30, DS1=4, DS2&3=1, #4
Oh Dear DS10, DD7, DD3, #4
8th December
JuniorGandR- 33, DH 33, DD 21 months, #2 Guessing
Andrea79- 32, DH 34, DS 2yrs 8 mths, #2
JustDance- 33, DH 35, DS 18 months, #2
mcchickies - DH, DD1, DD1, DD3, #4
9th December
Mumlucky3- DD 9, DS 7, #3
butterflydreaming- 29, DH 43, DS 2, #2
10th December
Teenybopper- 32, DH 35, #1
Cuddlesnkisses- DD 4, #2
Zingiber- 37, DP 46, DSD=17, DSS=15, #1
11th December
youngyummymummy- 20, DP, #1
12th December
Amy26- 30, DP 33, DS 4, #2
mandy303 - 27
cosmic79- 34, DH 44, DS1 10, DS2 6, #3
thunda - DH, DD, DD, DS, #4
Girlwonder1- 36, DH 37, #1
abc_123 - #1
13th Decmber
Lilybeth - DS 20 mnths, #2
Red nut- 38, DP 41, #1
14th Decmber
Ally04 - 26, DP 26, DS 6, DS 4, #3
organic~sab - DS 1, #2
15th Decmber
SarahBubble - 32, DH 33, DD 22 mths, #2
16th Decmber
Retro_Mumma - DH, D?, #2
maggiechunga - #2
Balance25 - DS 15 mths, #2
17th Decmber
Kristy81 - 33, DH 31, DS 22 mths, #2
18th Decmber
anikal - D? 20 mnths, #2
20th Decmber
klee102 - DS 12, DD 11, DSD 5, DD 18 mnths, #4
22nd Decmber
ruthlet - DD 8 mnths, #2
3beautifulDS - 31, DH 30, DS 6, DS 4, DS 2, #3
23rd Decmber
Tiken - DH, DD 3, DS 1, #3
24th Decmber
NingaGal78 - 33, DP, DS 9, #2
25th Decmber - Christmas Bubbas!!!
Chloejames88 - 23, DP 25, #1
Eeyolet - DS 4, DD 19 mths, #3
Ducki151 - DH, DD 7, #2
dreamingofcats - 25, DH 29, #1
Angelbabies - gone but not forgotten.
Hope to see you in another DIG soon. xxx
Cosmic, yep feeling presumptuous too. I want to tell people but still feel weird about saying it's happening when I feel like it's still not real yet!!!!
yip YAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!! So glad all is okay!!!!
Hi to the newbies!!! youngyummymummy your workplace has to provide you with a safe place to work while you're pregnant by law - not sure where to get that kind of info, but if you're anywhere where it's dangerous to you or bub they must provide you with a position that you can continue working in safely. Someone else would have a better idea about this than me though...
Oh MaxandMe that sucks!!! Good signs though! I have been getting baaaaaad gas, it's just awful. And scary when it gets a bit painful and I think it's bad news for the bubba, only to go to the bathroom and realise it's my bowels instead. Ugh.
AFM - Counting down the days as we all are. Hurry up dating scan!!! Still 2 weeks to go...
Edited with recent updates I could find - PM me if you have more. Thanks for making the list so pretty and organised thesame.
Edited by aurora sleeping, 15 April 2012 - 11:58 PM.
Posted 10 April 2012 - 09:15 PM
Can I join in? We had a BFP today and it's still feeling very surreal. Our DD is 8 months old. Based on my charting dates, my due date would be 22 Dec.
Wishing everyone happy, sticky little babies.
Posted 10 April 2012 - 09:26 PM
Hi Ladies! The group seems to be huge already but do you mind if i join in too?
We have had a suprise BFP and have a new bub due 7th dec.
It was a huge shock to me, i remained in denial for a few days, then i was a little angry, then sad and now i think i'm a little excited
We already have DS10, DD7 & DD3 so will be our #4
I haven't had any tests done yet, we are fairly rural so not easy to get in there. I will try to get in next wk and have bloods, get referals etc.
Look forward to getting to know you all over the next 8 months!
Posted 10 April 2012 - 09:29 PM
welcome Ruthlet. And everyone else that has come on board since I first posted.
Youngyummymummy I second what Aurora sleeping said.
Gosh, I am soo tired! Feeling a bit bloated otherwise but that's about it. DP reckons that my tastes are leaning towards savoury currently. And that I am talking in my sleep. I asked my sister and she had 3 pretty easy pregnancies so I have my fingers crossed.
We have told close family (my Dad, sister, DP's Mum) but they are sworn to secrecy as DP and I (and some of DP's relatives) all work together. I am not planning on telling my boss until way after the first trimester. Really don't wish for him to hear through the grapevine - only started in this department earlier this year, and really love my job and boss. I am also trying to get a few training courses out of the road (doing a diploma, wanting to start some post-grad stuff) before I go on maternity leave.
It's been a couple of weeks since the BFP and I still feel like someone is going to turn around and tell me it was all a big mistake. Can't wait for the first scan to see something!
Posted 10 April 2012 - 10:46 PM
Hi, well done on the list making, you missed me out, I'm 37, DH 41, DS 8, DS 6 and now due 2nd Dec.
Nice to hear everyone's news. Will not likely be posting to much in the way of updates, working full time and with the two kids alreadyI don't have a lot of free time, but I will be popping in to see how everyone's doing and asking the odd question I'm sure.
So far not anything very interesting to report,
Take care all,
Posted 11 April 2012 - 12:43 AM
Hello all expectant mums,
I got my yesterday ( 9/04). Complete shock to both of us . This will be our first. Apart from the excitement, all the nerves have kicked in to.
I have already seen the GP today for my first initial consultation. Now just waiting for my blood results.
My EDD is 25/12 and so far i haven't seen many symptoms. I have tender boobs but no nausea. I'm not overly hungry, quite the opposite. My partner did tell me my belly felt like it was on fire but i do not recall being hot.
Oh and I'm 23 and my partner is 25. I have read some of the previous bloggers and seen some sort of code for describing people or children but i havent quite caught on.
Most importantly im very excited about my pregnancy and can not wait to have my first scan.
Posted 11 April 2012 - 06:49 AM
Hi all
Thank you for your shared joy, it was awesome to see the little tyke still clinging on & heart beat nice & strong.
After all four pregnancies ending in miscarriage and have all my hopes pinned on this one sticking & being a healthy child. I'm hoping the others are looking down & sending good wishes, it's been a hell of a time the last few years.
To our newcomers, wow we seriously got some nookie in March didn't we?! I wonder if the other groups are just as big as ours?
Young mummy mummy: technically by law you don't have to inform your employer until you are giving intent to go on maternity leave which is usually at 6-7 months. There is nothing wrong in telling your employer earlier if you are concerned about certain work tasks such as heavy lifting, dangerous fumes or goods. After you tell them they can't sack you for getting pregnant, you might want to go to www.fairwork.gov.au and look up the relevant details. Also check your organizations EBA regarding maternity leave.
Max & me: I've only done tiny spews myself, more dry reaching than anything else. the whole car trip up & down a mountain on the Easter break I was chewing on dry crackers to stop me from vomiting. Have you tried dried crackers? Also Vegemite on toast is great in the
morning to stop the early morning spews.
So I have and haven't told work yet, I work for myself, so I guess my boss knows I haven't told my key clients yet. Though I've been working for one client more regularly than others and they would be blind not to see my little belly forming. Thinking of telling them sooner than planned,because I can't hide it anymore. After 4 miscarriages it's difficult to tell everyone and they be all excited then feeling like you've let people down.
Wishing us all sticky days ahead.
Posted 11 April 2012 - 08:16 AM
yipfazel Fantastic news, what a relief for you!!
Chloejames88 this helped me, i was lost with all the codes! http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/lof...hp/t529892.html
Welcome to all the Newbies!
Posted 11 April 2012 - 08:34 AM
Thanks again for the list! Further details for me, DP 41, birthday Dec 18th, so hope bubs isn't a late one! Though my birthday is the day before my father's and that's actually been kinda nice over the years. Nowadays the nieces and nephews love getting to 'help' blow out the candles twice. Me, 38, and looking at the list the geriatric of the group, especially as this is number one! Not really by choice, spend my best breeding years with the exH, who whilst wasn't really Mr Wrong, was in the end Mr not quite right. Looking at where I was 2 years ago, feeling very lucky to be where I am today. It does add to my paranoia though, if anything goes wrong with this pregnancy I' m running out of time, and I'm aware of the higher rates of pretty much everything going wrong. Hope that doesn't sound like a whinge, just can't believe how blessed I am at the moment, which makes me a bit nervous that things can't stay this good. Dying for my first chuck just to make me feel reassured!
Yippee for yip's news, and hoping for as many stickies with possible in the group. 'only' about 6 weeks before we start getting the first of us to the lovely 12 week mark.
Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:23 AM
Morning all....I slept almost the whole way through the night last night and guess what...bad mood GONE!
D says I have to get off the internet...I started stressing yesterday about having not taken vitamins before conception and by the time he got home from work had managed to convince myself via Dr Google and remembering 'that one day in January' that i didn't eat any greens that the baby will have spina bifida or something else.
I'm being paranoid aren't I?
Rednut - There are a few of us 'oldies' who are having #1. Being 37 and this being #1 and unplanned I am the same....constantly obsessing about all the things that are now at an increased risk (see above). I'm very fit and healthy but I still can't deny that number.....37. I'd love a bout of morning sickness too because now that i'm not tired or grumpy, all i've got to remind me of what is going on is mildly sore boobs...and that's not enough! No doubt in a few weeks it will probably hit me like a brick wall and i'll regret what i wished for!
Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:49 AM
Ladychatalot - Thanks for the advice, I might suggest that we try that for the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.
Gisses - The appointment is this morning, I will report back later
Welcome and Congrats Youngyummymummy, Abc_123, Girlwonder1, Anikal, Ruthlet, Ohdear and Chloejames88!!!
Yipfazel - Yay, so happy to hear it was good news.
That's all for me for now, need to get my son organised for his aunty who is watching him while I go to my GP appt. Also have to renew my license today and all I can think is how awful my hair is with it's numerous greys and desperately needs colouring...oh well. I do plan on getting it done next month when I can afford to, I have been told it is ok and there is no proof of any ill effects towards bubs...anyone else have any info on that?
Back later x
Posted 11 April 2012 - 12:40 PM
Hi everyone , I thought I'd better stop lurking and introduce myself.
We got our last Wednesday and if my dates are right I'm due on the 5th December. I can't belive how big the December DIG is already!
Hope everyone is well and we all have an uneventfull wait till our babies arrive
I don't have a computer so i might not post much but i will be reading on my phone and trying to keep on touch.
Posted 11 April 2012 - 12:45 PM
Hi All!!
Wow, this group is growing so fast, I can barely keep up with the threads!!
Yip - so happy to hear that everything is ok and bubs has a nice strong heartbeat. I'm booked in for a scan next Tuesday (6wks 1day) so I'm praying like crazy that I get to see that little bean throbbing on the screen! I'm taking my hubby with me, cos I'd feel so guilty if I got to see it for the first time without him. He's so excited, bless him.
Sorry about the lack of personals, am crazy busy at work and have just spent over half an hour catching up with the thread!
Well, I had an early scan yesterday (5wks 1day) and got to see the gestational sack and the yolk sack, but no baby yet. It was such a relief to know that it was in the right place and the doctor said it all looked perfectly normal so fingers crossed! She told me to come back next week and we should be able to confirm a heartbeat.... I'm counting down the sleeps!!
Not many symptoms yet unfortunately. Just the sore boobs mainly (which some days are more sore than others and it freaks me out a little when they're not as sore!!) The pregnancy insomnia is killing me. Haven't slept a wink the last 2 nights and I am beyond exhausted. Oh and I've been getting reflux after meals as well. I didn't think the reflux would start this early?? It's horrible!! I'm waiting for the MS to kick in so that I actually FEEL pregnant.... hopefully next week
Oh and DH and I are going to Europe for a month between 10 and 14 weeks so I'm a little concerned about that as well. I will be having our NT scan in a private hospital in London (already booked) but I'm really concerned about not being in total control of my diet for a whole month! To make things just a little more difficult, I'm gluten free, so as much as I'm looking forward to the trip, I'm dreading every meal time!
We've decided we're not telling a soul until we get back and can confirm that the baby is still ok. So our families and friends won't know until we're 14-15weeks!!
Posted 11 April 2012 - 02:19 PM
Teeny Bopper I have had reflux the past couple of days too.
We just got back from the OB and we saw the heartbeat!! Most amzing thing. Can't wipe the smile off my face.......except for when the wave of nausea comes over me
Posted 11 April 2012 - 02:36 PM
Told DH parents last night. They were ecstatic, Im pretty sure DH father was a tad emotional as its their first grand child. I am telling my Mum tonight.
I am not however telling my Dad. He has a massive family and he has been waiting for this for so long that I know that if i tell him he wont be able to keep it a secret at all (which I dont blame him!). So I'm going to wait till I have had the scan to test for downs. If everything is ok I will tell him that evening and no doubt my entire family on his side, which is massive by the way, will know not too long after that.
however after telling DH parents last night, I feel so much more anxious of something going wrong. Its not just us who will be disappointed now.
But i am keeping good positive happy thoughts
Posted 11 April 2012 - 03:24 PM
Yip - I am so glad to hear your scan went well.
I have my dating scan tomorrow. I should be roughly 6 weeks and 4 days so am hoping to see a heartbeat, I know I will be majorly stressed if I don't.
I have bad reflux, some MS, mostly before I eat (when I am starving) and after I eat for a bit. I also have extremely sore boobs so my symptoms are comforting in that I know something is going right down there
Posted 11 April 2012 - 04:37 PM
I'm going to apologise in advance - there is no way I will be able to keep up with this thread! There's so many of us!
I'm booked in to the GP tomorrow night to organise bloods and a scan. My first pregnancy was an ectopic pregnancy so I want to get an early scan done to make sure that bub is in the right spot.
Does anyone know what the earliest is that a HB can be found? Is it 6-7 weeks? I don't want to stress myself unecessarily if I go for an early scan and no HB is found.
Revised EDD - 12th Dec I mixed up my LMP dates. Baby brain kicking in already
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'It sort of became an addiction': parents buying, reselling Bonds Wondersuits
Your baby might be crawling around in hundreds of dollars worth of clothing.
Adjusting your child to daylight savings time
A one-hour difference to the day is pretty big deal when you're little.
Born too soon: life on the margins of existence
The frontiers of life are advancing ever further into uncharted territory.
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Stella McCartney honours mum with lacy bra
Fashion designer Stella McCartney has honoured her late mum, Linda McCartney, by designing a special bra for post-mastectomy patients.
Don't panic: A granddad midwife's guide for dads-to-be
Mark Harris has helped deliver 500 babies. And he's now telling fathers what to expect.
How to be a calm parent when you're feeling anything but
Being a calm parent takes a lot of work, sometimes more than is obvious to those around us.
The joy and isolation of being a stay-at-home dad
It's cool, kind of like a second childhood. I love him to bits and think, on average, I'm an okay dad. But I also want to talk about the other stuff.
How baby Teddy's short life is helping save thousands of lives
He may have only lived for 100 minutes, but that didn't stop baby Teddy from saving the lives of others.
A heartbreaking trail of missed chances in death of baby forgotten in car
A haunting reminder to stay mindful about babies in cars, especially as we approach summer.
What to do if your baby has tongue-tie
Tongue-tie can cause feeding problems. However once it is diagnosed, the condition can be easily treated.
How to move house without losing your mind
Some people move frequently, while others like to stay put. But everyone finds it stressful.
'She had nowhere to go': how new mum's life began to unravel
The birth of her first child should have been happiest of times for Campsie mother Phuong Cao, but friends say it marked the beginning of when her life began to unravel.
Women giving birth to a son keep some of his Y chromosomes
It was an experiment doomed to failure - they were looking for male cells in female bodies. And their search was stunningly successful.
Photos: How babies fit in the womb
A gorgeous photo series shows babies in the first hours after their birth - as they were positioned in the womb.
Baby tries to persuade stubborn bulldog to walk, fails
We don't know what he's saying, but this baby has a very clear message for his bulldog pal: let's walk - NOW.
The best toddler gift ever? Nine gender-neutral play kitchen picks
Without a doubt, one of the best gifts for a toddler turning two or three is a play kitchen.
9 easy steps to improve your baby photography
With a few simple tips you can take your images from random happy snaps to lovely clean images that create beautiful lasting memories.
What are your favourite baby products?
The Essential Baby Awards are on now, and we need your help! Have your say on your top picks and you'll go in the draw to win a share of $2500.